A case of successful cadaveric renal transplantation is reported in a patient with irreversible renal failure due to myeloma kidney. The clinical features of this case along with those of the 5 previously reported cases are summarized, as are available details of patient management and follow-up. In selected patients with irreversible renal failure due to myeloma kidney, renal transplantation represents an excellent therapeutic alternative.
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